SN74595

Description

• Serial-in, Parallel-out: The SN74HC595 takes in data serially (one bit at a time) and then outputs that data in parallel (all bits at once). 
• 3-State Outputs: The outputs can be in one of three states: high, low, or high-impedance (tri-state), which allows multiple devices to share the same output lines. 
• Wide Operating Voltage: It operates from 2V to 6V, making it compatible with a range of logic levels. 
• High-Current Outputs: The outputs can source or sink up to 6mA, allowing them to drive LEDs or other low-power components directly. 
• Low Power Consumption: It’s a CMOS device, so it consumes very little power, typically 80µA. 
• Shift Register with Direct Clear: The shift register has a clear input that resets all bits to 0. 
• Cascadable: Multiple SN74HC595s can be cascaded together to create longer shift registers.